X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-29
2009-12-08
Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S004000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07630473
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for correcting truncation artifacts in a tomographic process of an object under medical examination. To prevent truncation artifacts in a tomographic process, it is proposed to extrapolate truncated projection images by projecting an equivalent body disposed at the location of the object under examination onto an extended detector surface according to the beam geometry.
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Glick Edward J
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Taningco Alexander H
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